Where do smiles come from and where do they go when we can't see them? We find out in this rhyming tale when the Wizard sends Joy on a quirky quest to find her missing smile...

"Carroll Devine has created a delightful twist on the universal tale of finding the joy within by looking outside of ourselves. Suzanne King's illustrations are a perfect complement to this lovely lesson about never being too old to rediscover your Thing-Matter-Ma-Peep."

"This magical story teaches us to look for happiness within ourselves, and the enchanting details make the stunning illustrations pop to life." - Children's books co-authors, Alice Couvillon, Retired High School teacher, and Elizabeth Moore, Times-Picayune columnist.

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